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TheMonsterverse(also stylized asMonsterVerse) is an Americanmultimedia franchiseandshared universefeaturingGodzillaand other sister characters owned and created byToho Co., Ltd,as well asKing Kong.The franchise consists of five films and two television series that have been produced byLegendary Pictures,withWarner Bros. Picturesdistributing the films and the series being released for streaming onNetflixandApple TV+.The franchise has received a generally positive critical reception and has grossed $2.525 billion worldwide at the box office.

Monsterverse
Official franchise logo
Original workGodzilla(2014)
OwnerLegendary Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Years2014–present
Based on
Films and television
Film(s)
Television seriesMonarch: Legacy of Monsters(2023)
Animated seriesSkull Island(2023)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)

Development

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WriterMax Borensteinstated that the Monsterverse did not begin as a franchise but as an American reboot ofGodzilla.Borenstein creditsLegendary Entertainment's founder and then CEOThomas Tullas the one responsible for the Monsterverse, having acquired the rights to Godzilla and negotiated the complicated rights to King Kong. Tull had offered Borenstein the opportunity to write the first draft forKong: Skull Island,with the goal to establish Kong in the same universe as Legendary'sGodzillafilm. Tull's vision was for the films to one day lead toGodzilla vs. Kong.[1]

Legendary confirmed at the July 2014San Diego Comic-Con Internationalthat it had acquired the licensing rights toMothra,Rodan,andKing GhidorahfromToho Co., Ltd.and revealed concept footage with the closing title cards reading "Conflict: inevitable. Let them fight".[2]In September 2015, Legendary announced that the filmKong: Skull Islandwould not be developed withUniversal Studios.Instead, it would be developed withWarner Bros.,which sparked media speculation that Godzilla and Kong would appear in a film together.[3][4]

In October 2015, Legendary announced plans to unite Godzilla and Kong in a film titledGodzilla vs. Kong,set for a 2020 release date. Legendary planned to create a shared cinematic franchise "centered around Monarch" (the secret government agency which debuted in 2014'sGodzilla) and that "brings together Godzilla and Legendary’s King Kong in an ecosystem of othergiant super-species,both classic and new ".[5]Later in October, it was announced thatKong: Skull Islandwould have references to Monarch.[6]

In May 2016, Warner Bros. announced thatGodzilla vs. Kongwould be released on May 29, 2020, later pushed back to May 21, 2021, and thatGodzilla: King of the Monsterswould be pushed back from its original June 8, 2018 release date to March 22, 2019,[7]however, the film was later pushed back again to May 31, 2019. In October 2016, Legendary announced thatGodzilla: King of the Monsterswould be filmed at its parent company Wanda'sOriental Movie Metropolisfacility in Qingdao, China, along withPacific Rim: Uprising.[8]That same month, it was revealed that Legendary was planning a writers room to create their Godzilla–Kong cinematic universe, with Alex Garcia overseeing the project for Legendary.[9]

In January 2017,Thomas Tull,founder of Legendary, resigned from the company but would remain as producer for the Godzilla–Kong series, which was revealed as the "Monsterverse".[10]In March 2017, Legendary assembled a writers room led byTerry Rossioto develop the story forGodzilla vs. Kong.[11]

Legendary's license to Godzilla expired in 2020.[12]However it has since been renewed, as Toho announced in July 2022 that Godzilla would be featured in a sequel toGodzilla vs. Kong.[13]In January 2022, Legendary announced plans for a live-action TV series centered on Godzilla and other Titans.[14]

Films

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Films of the Monsterverse
Film U.S. release date Director Screenwriter(s) Story by Producers
Godzilla May 16, 2014(2014-05-16) Gareth Edwards Max Borenstein David Callaham Thomas Tull,Jon Jashni,Mary Parentand Brian Rogers
Kong: Skull Island March 10, 2017(2017-03-10) Jordan Vogt-Roberts Dan Gilroyand Max Borenstein andDerek Connolly John Gatins Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent and Alex Garcia
Godzilla: King of the Monsters May 31, 2019(2019-05-31) Michael Dougherty Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields Max Borenstein and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Brian Rogers
Godzilla vs. Kong March 31, 2021(2021-03-31) Adam Wingard Eric Pearsonand Max Borenstein Terry Rossioand Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod[15]
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire March 29, 2024(2024-03-29) Terry Rossio andSimon BarrettandJeremy Slater[16] Terry Rossio & Adam Wingard & Simon Barrett[16]
Untitled film March 26, 2027(2027-03-26) Grant Sputore David Callaham TBA

Godzilla(2014)

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Main article:Godzilla(2014 film)

The film reimagines Godzilla's origins and is set 15 years after a nuclear meltdown in Japan which was caused by giant parasitic creatures, known as "MUTOs"(acronym for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism). As two MUTOs ravage the countryside in order to reproduce, they awaken a larger ancient alpha predator, known as"Godzilla",whose existence has been kept secret by the U.S. government since 1954. The film introduces Godzilla, the MUTOs, and the Monarch organization to the Monsterverse.

In 2004, director Yoshimitsu Banno acquired permission fromTohoto produce a short IMAXGodzillafilm which was in development for several years until the project was eventually turned over to Legendary Pictures.[17][18]In March 2010, Legendary announced to have acquired the rights to Godzilla for a feature film reboot.[19]In January 2011,Gareth Edwardswas announced as the director for the film.[20]The film was co-produced withWarner Bros. Pictureswith filming completed in 2013 in Canada and the United States for release in 2014.[21]Godzillawas released on May 16, 2014, to positive reviews,[22][23]and was a box office success, grossing $529 million worldwide against a budget of $160 million.[24]

Kong: Skull Island(2017)

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Main article:Kong: Skull Island

Set in 1973, the film follows a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers traveling to an uncharted island in the Pacific where they encounter terrifying creatures and the mighty Kong. The film introduces Kong, the Mother Longlegs,[25]the Sker Buffalo,[25]the Mire Squid,[25]the Leafwing,[25]the Psychovulture,[25]the Spore Mantis,[25]the Skull Devil,[26]and the Skullcrawlers to the Monsterverse and apost-credits sceneintroduces Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah to the Monsterverse.[27]The Skull Devil was originally trademarked as "Ramarak the Skullcrawler" until it was abandoned in September 2017.[28]

In July 2014 at the San Diego Comic-Con, Legendary announced a King Kong origin story, initially titledSkull Island,with a release date of November 4, 2016, andUniversal Picturesdistributing.[29]In September 2014,Jordan Vogt-Robertswas announced as the film's director.[30]In September 2015, Legendary moved development of the film from Universal Pictures to Warner Bros. to create an expanded cinematic universe.[31]Principal photographybegan on October 19, 2015, inHawaiiandVietnam.Kong: Skull Islandwas released on March 10, 2017, to positive reviews,[32][33]and was a box office success, grossing $566 million worldwide against a budget of $185 million.[34]The film received a nomination forBest Visual Effectsat the90th Academy Awards.[35]

Godzilla: King of the Monsters(2019)

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In the film, eco-terrorists releaseKing Ghidorah,who awakens other monsters known as "Titans" across the world, forcingGodzillaandMothrato surface and engage Ghidorah andRodanin a decisive battle. The film changes the monsters' designation from "MUTOs" to "Titans".[36]The film introduces Scylla, Methuselah, Behemoth, and the Queen MUTO to the Monsterverse.[37]Off-screen, the film introduces Baphomet, Typhon, Sekhmet, Quetzalcoatl, Mokele-Mbembe, Amhuluk, Yamata no Orochi, Mokele-Mbembe, Tiamat, Abaddon, Leviathan, and Bunyip to the Monsterverse.[37][38]

Prior to announcing a shared cinematic universe between Godzilla and Kong, Legendary originally intended to produce aGodzillatrilogy, withGareth Edwardsattached to direct all films.[39]However, Edwards left the sequel in May 2016 to work on smaller scale projects.[40]In January 2017,Michael Doughertywas announced as the director and co-writer for the film.[41]Principal photographybegan in June 2017, inAtlanta,Georgiaand wrapped in September 2017.[42]The film was released on May 31, 2019, to mixed reviews,[a]and was a box office disappointment,[49][50][51]grossing $387 million worldwide against a budget between $170–200 million.[52][53]

Godzilla vs. Kong(2021)

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Main article:Godzilla vs. Kong

In the film, Kong clashes with Godzilla as humans lure the ape into theHollow Earthto retrieve a power source for a weapon to stop Godzilla's mysterious rampages. The film introducesMechagodzilla,[54]the Warbat,[55]the Hellhawk,[56]and Titanus Doug[57]to the Monsterverse.

The project was announced in October 2015 when Legendary announced plans for a shared cinematic universe between Godzilla and King Kong. The film's writers room was assembled in March 2017 andAdam Wingardwas announced as the director in May 2017. Principal photography began in November 2018 inHawaiiandAustraliaand concluded in April 2019. After being delayed from a November 2020 release date due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,the film was theatrically released internationally on March 24, 2021,[58][59]and was released in the United States on March 31, 2021, where it was released simultaneously in theaters and onHBO Max.[60]The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, breaking pandemic records and grossing $470 million. It was also a streaming hit, becoming the most successful launch item in HBO Max's history until it was overtaken byMortal Kombat.[61][62]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024)

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Godzilla and Kong reunite against an undiscovered threat hidden deep within the Earth that challenges the existence of humans and Titans alike.[63]The film introduces the Skar King,[64]Suko,[65]and Shimo[66]to the Monsterverse.

In March 2022, it was announced that a sequel toGodzilla vs. Kongis scheduled to commence filming later in the year inGold Coast, Queenslandand other locations inSouth East Queensland.[67]In May 2022, it was announced that Wingard would return to direct and thatDan Stevenshad been cast as the lead. Wingard and Stevens had previously worked together onThe Guest.[68]The film was theatrically released internationally on March 27, 2024, and in the United States on March 29, 2024.[69][70]

Future

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In October 2017,Steven S. DeKnight(director and co-writer ofPacific Rim: Uprising) noted that there have been discussions about a cross-over between the Monsterverse andPacific Rimfranchise, however, he iterated it was all hypothetical possibilities.[71]Guillermo del Toro(director and co-writer ofPacific Rim) had also expressed interest inPacific Rimcrossing over with the Monsterverse.[72]In March 2019, when asked about the future of the Monsterverse, Garcia stated, "It's one brick at a time, each piece has to be as good as it can be, so right now it's all focused on this [Godzilla: King of the MonstersandGodzilla vs. Kong]. But could there be? Yeah, that's the hope if the movies turn out really well. "[73]

In February 2021, Wingard stated, "I know where we could go potentially with future films." However, he noted that the Monsterverse was created "to a certain degree" to lead towardsGodzilla vs. Kong.[74]Wingard added that the Monsterverse is at a "crossroads", stating, "It’s really at the point where audiences have to kind of step forward and vote for more of these things. If this movie is a success obviously they will continue forward."[75]

On April 4, 2021, following the release and successful response toGodzilla vs. Kong,Legendary's CEO Josh Grode commented on potential sequels, "we have a number of ideas for more movies."[76]That same month, thehashtag#ContinueTheMonsterverse began trending onTwitter,which was acknowledged by Legendary and garnered support from Vogt-Roberts.[77][78]On April 27, 2021,The Hollywood Reporterstated that Legendary was "quietly taking steps to stretch the series into one or more installments," while negotiating with Wingard to potentially return to direct. Various ideas were considered, includingSon of Kongas one potential title.[79]

In August 2021, Borenstein stated that "there will be some new, interesting installments coming" due to the success ofGodzilla vs. Kong.[80]Borenstein had also expressed interest in seeing Legendary produce a film with minimal human characters, stating, "I think it is possible. It would be very ambitious. I think ambitious in thatMad Max: Fury Roadway. I think it's totally possible to do that with the absolute minimum amount of human characters and really characterize the creatures. "[81]

In March 2024, prior to the release ofGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire,Wingard expressed interest in returning to direct a third film featuring Godzilla and Kong, but noted that "it just depends on howGodzilla x Kong: The New Empiredoes and how things kind of shape out. "[82]In April 2024, following the release and successful response toThe New Empire,producer and Legendary's chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent commented on the film's box office success: "This is certainly an exciting result. We are in a good position to continue the journey, but let’s see howGodzilla x Kongunfolds. "[83]That same month, Legendary announced that under their new contract withApple TV+they will proceed with a second season ofMonarch: Legacy of Monsters,as well as multiple spin-off series.[84]

On May 10, 2024, Legendary announced thatDavid Callaham,who wrote the early drafts toGodzilla(2014), will write a follow-up toGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire.[85]The following week, Legendary announced that Wingard would not return to direct due to scheduling conflicts, but had expressed interest in having Wingard return.[86]In June 2024, Legendary announced Grant Sputore as the new director and that the film would be released on March 26th, 2027.[87][88]

Television

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SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedShowrunner
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
Skull Island18June 22, 2023(2023-06-22)NetflixBrian Duffield
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters110November 17, 2023(2023-11-17)January 12, 2024(2024-01-12)Apple TV+Chris Black

Skull Island(2023)

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In January 2021,Legendary TelevisionandNetflixannounced plans for animated series titledSkull Island.The project is developed and written byBrian Duffield,who also serves as co-executive producerwith Jacob Robinson. Produced byPowerhouse Animation,JP and Legendary Television, the series was released worldwide on Netflix on June 22, 2023.[89][90]The series introduces Annie's Dog and theKrakento the Monsterverse, as well as other unnamed monsters.[91]

In October 2023, Duffield stated that the script for the second season had been completed; while creatives were waiting for an official season two renewalgreen-lightingfrom Netflix.[92]

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters(2023)

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In January 2022, Legendary announced thatApple TV+had ordered a live-action series featuring Godzilla and other Titans, withChris Blackserving as showrunner; Black andMatt Fractionserve as co-creators and executive producers. Produced by Safehouse Pictures,Toho Co., Ltd.,Mikfred Criminal Masterminds, Chris Black Broadcasting System andLegendary Television,the series premiered on November 17, 2023, on Apple TV+ and consists of 10 episodes.[14][93]

In April 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[84]

Cast and characters

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This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in the billing block of at least one film in the series.

  • An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  • Oindicates an older version of the character.
  • Sindicates an appearance through use of special effects.
  • Yindicates a younger version of the character.
Character Films Television series
Godzilla Kong:
Skull Island 		Godzilla:
King of the Monsters 		Godzilla vs. Kong Godzilla x Kong:
The New Empire 		Skull Island Monarch:
Legacy of Monsters
2014 2017 2019 2021 2024 2023
Monsters
Godzilla T. J. StormS Pictured with audio T. J. StormS CGI CGI
MUTO Matt CrossS
Lee RossS 		CGI Archive footage
Kong Terry NotaryS
Toby KebbellS 		Archive footage Allan HenryS[94]
Eric PeteyS[95] 		Allan HenryS[96] Animation CGI
King Ghidorah Pictured Jason LilesS
Alan MaxsonS
Richard DortonS 		Archive footage
Rodan Pictured Jason LilesS Archive footage
Skar King Allan HenryS[96]
Humans
Ishiro Serizawa Ken Watanabe Ken Watanabe
Vivienne Graham Sally Hawkins Sally Hawkins
William Stentz David Strathairn David Strathairn
Ford Brody Aaron Taylor-Johnson
CJ AdamsY
Elle Brody Elizabeth Olsen
Joe Brody Bryan Cranston
Sandra Brody Juliette Binoche
Houston Brooks Corey HawkinsY Joe MortonO
William Randa John Goodman Pictured and archive audio Anders HolmY
John GoodmanO
James Conrad Tom Hiddleston
Hank Marlow John C. Reilly
Will BrittainY
Mason Weaver Brie Larson
Preston Packard Samuel L. Jackson
San Lin Jing Tian
Mark Russell Kyle Chandler
Madison Russell Millie Bobby Brown
Alexandra RabeY 		Millie Bobby Brown
Emma Russell Vera Farmiga Pictured
Ilene and Ling Chen Zhang Ziyi
Rick Stanton Bradley Whitford
Sam Coleman Thomas Middleditch
Alan Jonah Charles Dance
Diane Foster Aisha Hinds
Jackson Barnes O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Nathan Lind Alexander Skarsgård
Ilene Andrews Rebecca Hall
Jia Kaylee Hottle
Bernie Hayes Brian Tyree Henry
Josh Valentine Julian Dennison
Walter Simmons Demián Bichir
Ren Serizawa Shun Oguri
Maia Simmons Eiza González
Guillermin Lance Reddick
Trapper Dan Stevens
Mikael Alex Ferns
Iwi Queen Fala Chen
Hampton Rachel House
Annie Mae Whitman
Charlie Nicolas Cantu
Mike Darren Barnet
Cap Benjamin Bratt
Irene Betty Gilpin
Cate Randa Anna Sawai
Kentaro Randa Ren Watabe
May Olowe-Hewitt Kiersey Clemons
Tim Joe Tippett
Duvall Elisa Lasowski
Lee Shaw Kurt Russell
Wyatt RussellY
Keiko Miura Mari Yamamoto
Puckett Christopher Heyerdahl

Reception

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Box office performance

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Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Film Box office grosses Budget Ref.
Domestic International Worldwide
Godzilla $200,676,069 $328,400,000 $529,076,069 $160 million [24]
Kong: Skull Island $168,052,812 $400,600,000 $568,652,812 $185 million [97]
Godzilla: King of the Monsters $110,500,138 $276,800,000 $387,300,138 $170–200 million[b] [99]
Godzilla vs. Kong $100,916,094 $369,200,000 $470,116,094 $155–200 million[c] [108]
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire $196,350,016 $373,577,619 $569,927,635 $135–150 million[d] [111]
Totals $776,495,129 $1,748,577,619 $2,525,072,748 $805–880 million

Critical and public response

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Film Critical Public
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore PostTrak
Godzilla 76% (330 reviews)[112] 62 (48 reviews)[113] B+[114] —
Kong: Skull Island 75% (395 reviews)[115] 62 (49 reviews)[116] B+[117] 80%[117]
Godzilla: King of the Monsters 42% (353 reviews)[118] 48 (46 reviews)[119] B+[100] 85%[100]
Godzilla vs. Kong 76% (392 reviews)[120] 59 (57 reviews)[121] A[122] 86%[122]
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 54% (237 reviews)[123] 47 (51 reviews)[124] A-[125] 96%[125]
Television Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
Skull Island 82% (17 reviews)[126] 51 (4 reviews)[127]
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 89% (84 reviews)[128] 68 (26 reviews)[129]

Music

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ForGodzilla(2014),Alexandre Desplatwas announced as the film's composer in August 2013.[130]DirectorGareth Edwardschose Desplat after creating a music playlist, stating, "I dragged and dropped all my favorite soundtracks, and the person who got high score was Alexandre Desplat." Desplat accepted the job because he was impressed with Edwards' directorial debutMonsters(2010) and had never composed a monster film, adding that he always attempted to accept differentiating films. Desplat had organized a large orchestra that he described as "stupidly big, as big as Godzilla". He explained that the orchestra had to be big in order to avoid filling gaps in the score with electronics.[131]Desplat had described his score as "non-stop fortissimo, with lots of brass, Japanese drums, and electric violin". He echoed the film's Japanese origins and influence by applying a shakuhachi bamboo flute and taiko drums throughout the score. While the themes byAkira Ifukube,composer of variousGodzillafilms, were not used for the film, Edwards likened Desplat's score as "very much in the same tone of Akira". However, Desplat paid homage to Ifukube during the track "Godzilla!" by flaring the brass to reflect sounds similar to Ifukube's themes.[132][133]

ForKong: Skull Island(2017),Henry Jackmanblended 1970spsychedelicguitarsinto the score, which was considered to be a combination of mixingelectronicsounds withsymphony orchestra.[134]Jackman stated that "The great thing about a monster movie is that it opens the door to use the symphony orchestra in its most sumptuous way. [Director]Jordan Vogt-Robertswas happy to celebrate the gravity and history that comes with a full orchestra, but we also explored less traditional elements. That's a field day for a composer ". Vogt-Roberts also used rock music from the Vietnam-era and hits from the 70s, stating," this provides a striking dichotomy, sets the tone and gives us great moments of fun ".[135]

ForGodzilla: King of the Monsters(2019), it was announced during Comic-Con 2018 thatBear McCrearywould compose the score and utilize Ifukube's themes and Yūji Koseki's Mothra theme. He chose to adapt Ifukube and Koseki's themes to form a "connection between Ifukube’s uniquely brilliant style and the aesthetics of modern blockbusters". For the film's soundtrack, McCreary produced a cover ofBlue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla",that featuredSerj Tankianon vocals, as well asBrendon Small,Gene Hoglan,and other members ofDethklokcontributing to the cover. McCreary described the cover as "the most audacious piece of music" he had produced in his career.[136][137]

ForGodzilla vs. Kong(2021),Tom Holkenborgwas announced as the film's composer in June 2020.[138]During a meeting in 2018, Holkenborg admitted to directorAdam Wingardto being a Godzilla fan and had composed a Godzilla theme recreationally. Wingard chose not to recycle Ifukube's theme, feeling it was "insincere" since he associated them with Toho's Godzilla. Instead, Wingard wanted to use new themes that embraced the Monsterverse's Godzilla while honoring its influences. Holkenborg requested a bass drum roughly ten feet in diameter, but the builder was only able to scale it down to eight feet.[139][140]He wanted to create a Godzilla theme that "lived and breathed" the history behind monster themes and that was slow and sluggish to reflect Godzilla.[141][142]Lowerbrassand bigtympaniswere used to underscore Godzilla's power.[143]For Kong's theme, Holkenborg used an "organic approach". The sound was interwoven with electronic and sound design elements. The score began with melody and "got colors and orchestration and different types of electronic instruments with it".[144]

ForGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire(2024), Tom Holkenborg was announced to return to compose the film's score in August 2022, after previously doing so forGodzilla vs. Kong.[145]In December 2023, it was announced that Antonio Di Iorio would co-compose the score with Holkenborg.[146]A single was released on March 13, 2024, byWaterTower Music,titled “Main Title Theme.” The full soundtrack album was released on March 22, 2024.[147]

Title U.S. release date Length Composer Label
Godzilla: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack May 13, 2014 1:00:27 Alexandre Desplat WaterTower Music
Kong: Skull Island (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) March 3, 2017 56:56 Henry Jackman
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) May 24, 2019 1:38:00 Bear McCreary
Godzilla vs. Kong (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) March 26, 2021 1:07:09 Tom Holkenborg
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) March 22, 2024 1:04:00 Tom Holkenborg
Antonio Di Iorio

Other media

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Books

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Title Release date Writer Note
Godzilla: The Art of Destruction May 13, 2014 Mark Cotta The making ofGodzilla
Godzilla – The Official Movie Novelization May 20, 2014 Greg Cox Novelization ofGodzilla
Kong: Skull Island – The Official Movie Novelization March 14, 2017 Tim Lebbon Novelization ofKong: Skull Island
The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island March 21, 2017 Simon Ward The making ofKong: Skull Island
Godzilla: King of the Monsters – The Official Movie Novelization May 31, 2019 Gregory Keyes Novelization ofGodzilla: King of the Monsters
The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters June 4, 2019 Abbie Bernstein The making ofGodzilla: King of the Monsters
Kong and Me March 30, 2021 Kiki Thorpe Picture book prequel toGodzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization April 6, 2021 Gregory Keyes Novelization ofGodzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up) April 6, 2021 Carol Herring Picture book toGodzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla vs. Kong: The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale May 21, 2021 Daniel Wallace The making ofGodzilla vs. Kong

Comics

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Title Release date Writer(s) Illustrator(s) Cover artist(s) Note
Godzilla: Awakening May 7, 2014(2014-05-07) Max Borenstein and Greg Borenstein Eric Battle,Yvel Guichet, Alan Quah, andLee Loughridge Arthur Adams Tie-in prequel graphic novel toGodzilla
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong#1 April 12, 2017(2017-04-12) Arvid Nelson Zid Zid Tie-in prequel/sequel comic toKong: Skull Island
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong#2 June 28, 2017(2017-06-28)
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong#3 September 27, 2017(2017-09-27)
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong#4 November 22, 2017(2017-11-22) Drew Johnson
Godzilla: Aftershock May 21, 2019 Arvid Nelson Drew Edward Johnson Christopher Shy, Arthur Adams Tie-in prequel graphic novel toGodzilla: King of the Monsters
Kingdom Kong April 6, 2021 Marie Anello Zid Zid Tie-in prequel graphic novel toGodzilla vs. Kong
Godzilla Dominion April 6, 2021 Greg Keyes Drew Edward Johnson Drew Edward Johnson Tie-in prequel graphic novel toGodzilla vs. Kong
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#1 October 17, 2023 Brian Buccellato Christian Duce Drew Johnson, Romulo Fajaroo Jr Crossover with theDC ComicsteamJustice League
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#2 November 21, 2023 Drew Johnson
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#3 December 19, 2023 Drew Johnson, Romulo Fajaroo Jr
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#4 January 16, 2024 Christian Duce, Tom Derenick Drew Johnson, Romulo Fajaroo Jr
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#5 February 20, 2024 Christian Duce Drew Johnson
Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted March 12, 2024 Drew Johnson, Dario Formisani, Zid David Aja Tie-in prequel graphic novel toGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#6 March 19, 2024 Christian Duce Drew Johnson
Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong#7 May 21, 2024 Christian Duce Drew Johnson
Collected editions
Title Release date Cover artist Note
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong December 12, 2017(2017-12-12) Zid Collects all four issues

Monsterverse Titanthology Vol. 1

June 22, 2021(2021-06-22) Arther Adams Compilation ofSkull Island: The Birth of KongandGodzilla: Aftershock

Legends of the Monsterverse

August 16, 2023(2023-08-16)(Kickstarter)

March 5, 2024(2024-03-05)(general)

Zid (Kickstarter)

Jonathan Marks Barravecchia (general)

Hardcover collection ofGodzilla: Awakening,Skull Island: The Birth of Kong,Godzilla: Aftershock,Kingdom Kong,Godzilla Dominion.Also includes a new story, "Godzilla: Fight or Flight", which ties-in toGodzilla vs. Kongand was written by Brian Buccellato and illustrated by Zid.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong

June 25, 2024(2024-06-25) Don Mara Hardcover collection of all seven issues

Video games

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Legendary's Godzilla was featured as a playable character in Bandai Namco's 2014 video gameGodzillaas "Hollywood Godzilla".[148][149]In 2017, a short virtual reality experience titledKong VR: Destination Skull Islandwas made available at 1500 Samsung retail demo locations, in 15 AMC theater locations, and Samsung VR stores.[150]Godzilla and Kong were featured in cross-over events forPUBG Mobile,[151]World of Warships,[152]Godzilla: Battle Line,[153]andCall of Duty: Warzone.[154]ForGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire,Legendary and Warner Bros. collaborated withRobloxfor an interactive trailer via the "obby" that users can interface with characters from the film.[155]

Title Release date Developer Publisher Note Ref.
Godzilla: Crisis Defense May 7, 2014 Legendary Legendary Tie-in web game toGodzilla [156]
Godzilla: Strike Zone May 15, 2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment Warner Bros. International Enterprises Tie-in mobile game toGodzilla [157]
Godzilla: Smash 3 May 16, 2014 Rogue Play Pipeworks Tie-in mobile game toGodzilla [157]
Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers 2024 Hunted Cow Studios Tilting Point Tie-in mobile game toGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire [158]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^The Observerstated reviews were "mixed to negative".[43]The Indian Expresscalled reviews "largely negative."[44]Screen Rantdescribed responses as "so negative."[45]Yahoo! Financenoted the reviews to be a "pretty mixed bag."[46]Scott Mendelson fromForbesstated the film earned "mixed reviews",[47]but later stated the film earned "mixed-negative reviews".[48]
  2. ^Entertainment Weekly,Box Office Mojo,andDeadline Hollywoodreported that the film's production budget was $170 million; however,Deadlinealso noted that other analysts marked the budget at $185 million.[98][99][100]In July 2018, theHindustan Timesreported the budget to be $200 million.[101]This figure was later confirmed in an analysis byVarietypublished in June 2019.[53]
  3. ^The Numbersreported the production budget to be $155 million.[102]In December 2020,Varietyreported the budget to be $160 million,[103]whileTheWrapreported the budget to be $165 million.[104]In January 2021, bothThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadline Hollywoodstated the budget to be $200 million.[105][106]In February 2021,Comingsoon.netalso noted the film's budget to be $200 million.[107]
  4. ^Attributed to multiple sources.[109][110]

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